The Thorn Birds is one of my favs and i have it on DVD. I love it and cry every single time!!! The lead female and the man that played her husband actually got married in real life.
The Father just wanted to have his cake and eat it too! By the end I am a blubbering idiot.

Princess Daisy tells the story of a young girl who is sent to England to live with her father, Prince Valenski, after her mother's death in a car crash. Unfortunately, Daisy is immediately separated from her twin sister Dani, who is a retarded child not accepted by their father. When Daisy turns 16, their father dies in a plane accident. The girl is forced to take care of her life herself, especially when her half-brother starts seeing in her more than just a sister.

I remember Rupert Everett was the horrible half brother - I have always disliked him because of it

Oh yes....V. That was a great mini series...at least I think it was mini series too. Loved that guy who played the Beastmaster. And then of course, the guy who played Freddy Krueger is in there too. Well Done!